Sale 982 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 16-18 December, 2009
Category — 1917-19 Issues (Scott 481-524)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5889
3c Dark Violet, Ty. II, Perf 10 at Bottom (502e). Transitional perfs, first four at bottom left measuring perf 11, remainder measuring perf 10, deep rich color, bold "Caldwell New Jersey" precancel, some slight creasingVERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1918 3-CENT DARK VIOLET WITH GAUGUE 10 PERFORATIONS AT BOTTOM. WE RECORD ONLY SEVEN IN OUR UNPUBLISHED CENSUS.
With 2009 P.F. certificate
12,500
26,000
